The proposition that people should pay taxes equal to the benefits they receive from public services is known as the

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The benefits principle states that individuals should pay taxes in proportion to the benefits they receive from public services, making option D the correct answer. The ability-to-pay principle suggests that those who have a higher income or ability to pay should contribute more, while the progressive tax principle is based on the idea that those with a higher income should pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes. The fairness principle and "he or she who gets, pays" principle are not commonly used names for any specific tax principle.

The Proposition That People Should Pay Taxes Equal to the Benefits